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Nah, I don't wear shoes inside and I prefer that my guests don't either. Think about what those shoes have been through and what's being tread throughout the house. What's so uncomfortable about not wearing shoes anyways? Were we wearing J's when we popped out into this world?
I absolutely don't wear shoes inside. We live in a very rural area, so it's rare that we are only stepping on sidewalks or asphalt - there is always going to be dirt, mud, manure, etc, on everyone's shoes, and I don't want that on the floors of the house. We do plenty of farm work and manual labor - and I like a place that's separate from the associated dirt and grime.
And personally, I see nothing wrong with asking guests to remove their shoes as well.
I wonder how much bacteria is on the bottom of a handbag versus shoes.
The choice is that of the homeowner, there is no right or wrong and no reason to attempt to *dirt shame*.
Well, there was no reason to call me a germaphobe now was there? Read all the comments before you reply. I don't tell my guests to remove their shoes either so how can I be a germaphobe? I was expressing my opinion and no one needed to reply to my post. I also clean my floors quite regularly, but that has no bearing on the fact that shoes carry crap and I prefer to not have it in my house.
I have horrible feet. I can't walk barefooted (or with stockings). I wear shoes in my house and don't ask others to remove theirs. It's just a floor. The comfort of my guests is more important to me than something that can be maintained or replaced. Of course if my shoes were dirty or muddy or wet, I would reconsider, but for normal daily use they stay on.
This. I would not ask my guests to remove their shoes (unless muddy). I can clean my floors.
I have never even heard of this... I would not be opposed to removing my shoes at someone's home but, it would never occur to me to just take them off. Of course, I live in a house with 4 dogs so, shoes are the least of my concerns when it comes to cleanliness, lol.
Where we live, it is often muddy. Also we have antique hardwood or semi-hardwood floors and area rugs, we cannot allow high heels. It is easier to just ask everyone to remove their shoes than to pick and choose. If we are in and out like a barbecue or pool party we just don't worry about it. No one wear high heels to those anyway.
Growing up, I gleaned from my parents that to walk around in stocking feet (or worse, barefoot) was uncivilized, trashy behavior.
Now, if you want me to remove my shoes to protect your dust mite-harboring, micro crud-filled carpet, I will do so, but the joke's on you, living in such a germ den as carpeting inevitably is.
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